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* feat: new post - Geography of grit * feat: Adapt &b Add 4 blog posts from previous blog * feat: Add 1st guest post 1. Decathlon riverside panniers 2. Siddharth Subramanian * fix: remove images not needed 1. Remove not needed stock images 2. add videos and images to blog * Update index.md * fix: Markdown errors spotted by linter
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@ -94,9 +94,8 @@ And honestly? That’s more than I can say for most of the gear I’ve tried.
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## TL;DR
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- 24L per bag, roll-top, IPX6 waterproof
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### About the Author
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Siddharth Subramanian is a documentary filmmaker who sees the world best from a bike saddle. When not riding or shooting, he’s usually tweaking setups or dreaming up the next adventure.
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> ### About the Author
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>Siddharth Subramanian is a documentary filmmaker who sees the world best from a >bike saddle. When not riding or shooting, he’s usually tweaking setups or dreaming >up the next adventure.
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>Follow him on Instagram — [@catchsidsub](https://www.instagram.com/catchsidsub/)
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> *Images/Videos by @catchsidsub in Delhi NCR. All rights reserved.*
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Follow him on Instagram — [@catchsidsub](https://www.instagram.com/catchsidsub/)
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*Images/Videos by @catchsidsub in Delhi NCR. All rights reserved.*
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The bronze-accented power button is tactile and satisfying. The fins on the sides help with grip and heat dissipation. The slide-rail mount system is built into the flat underside, offering stability. The USB-C port is tucked under a thick rubber flap. It charges fast, and more importantly, it means **one cable for all devices** on a bikepacking trip.
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And of course, it's built to last. IP68 waterproof. Shockproof. Dustproof. Monsoon-tested. Mountain-washed. Ladakh-hardened.
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I’ve ridden with the BC26R in snow, in slush, through three months of uninterrupted monsoon. It’s seen more rough days than most lights will in a lifetime.
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### It's Tough
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I've pressure-washed it after rides. Dropped it. Left it charging in the tent vestibule while it rained outside. It's shrugged it all off.
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### It's Reliable
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I've pressure-washed it after rides. Dropped it. Left it charging in the tent vestibule while it rained outside. It's shrugged it all off.
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On two separate overnighters, I used the 600-lumen mode continuously for over seven hours. On one ride, I used the turbo mode briefly for a descent — runtime was still a remarkable 7h:10m.
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> I carry a spare cell. But I’ve rarely needed it.
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### It's Smart
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Double-press the switch, and you’re in flash mode — 600 lumens, daytime visible. No need to cycle through. It’s instant. It’s intuitive.
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## Designed for the Bike, Not Just the Rider
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### Wide Beam
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A 100° reflector throws light not just ahead but to the sides. On narrow mountain roads with unmarked drops, this matters more than lumen count.
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### Side Slits
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Two small windows on the side illuminate faintly—perfect for being seen from the flank on unlit roads.
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### Recessed LED
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It’s tucked behind a lip. You don’t see the emitter. That’s good—it protects your night vision. Especially when climbing out of the saddle.
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### Adjustable Mount
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The mount allows about 30° side-to-side rotation. It clicks into position. You can fine-tune where your beam lands, even with a handlebar bag in the way.
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### Symmetrical Beam
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You can mount the BC26R upside down, sideways, or however you need. The light doesn’t care. It just works.
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Nothing is perfect. And the BC26R isn’t pretending to be.
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### Proprietary Mount
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Out of the box, there’s no GoPro or Garmin compatibility. You can buy an adapter, but it costs extra.
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### No Cut-Off Beam
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There’s no facula line. On highways, I point it down to avoid dazzling drivers — but I miss the sharp line from older Fenix models.
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### Not Featherweight
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At 154 grams, it’s not light. But then again, it lasts long and doesn’t die mid-ride. That’s a trade I’ll take.
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Well — almost.
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At some point in the night, thunder rolled but the skies held. I rolled over. Later, laughter pierced the quiet. A man — probably the one I'd been warned about — was muttering and pacing. He stared at me. I stared back. My best stern face. My best evil eye. It worked. He wandered off. I checked my bike from my bivvy — still locked. All good.
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At 5 AM, my alarm buzzed. I moved through my morning with practiced quiet — toilet, pack bags, check wallet, phone, roll up bivy. My legs felt heavy, but the road was calling.
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> Begin with what you do. Then find the machine that listens.
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And if you’re lucky — it might just come in olive green.
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> It’s not a race saddle. But it’s a survivor.
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### Pros
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- Maximum comfort
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- Great price (₹1900)
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- No-fuss build: PU cover, PP base, CrMo rails
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- Ideal for rough terrain and variable posture
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### Cons
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- Slightly heavy
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- PU surface isn’t the most premium looking
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- Padding might raise ride height
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## No Sermon. Just a Suggestion.
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## No Sermon. Just a Suggestion
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I’m not here to tell you where to buy your gear. But the next time you’re looking for something — a bag, a light, a bottle cage — pause.
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